UPCOTT, William (1779-1845) London Institution 1806; CL (but unofficial) Guildhall, London 1834-1845
He was employed by the City Corporation to arrange the books for their new library. He was an avid collector, particularly of autographs; much of his collection was acquired by the BM (BL).
London Institution 1806; CL (but unofficial) Guildhall, London 1834-1845
He was employed by the City Corporation to arrange the books for their new library. He was an avid collector, particularly of autographs; much of his collection was acquired by the BM (BL).
YB 1900, 162 gives Guildhall 1824-1828